Healpecia 5 mg Tablet

Healpecia 5 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet containing finasteride 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the 5-alpha reductase inhibitor class and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate. Healpecia 5 mg Tablet is meant for adult men and is not used to treat hair loss at this strength.

How it works: Finasteride in Healpecia 5 mg Tablet blocks the enzyme that changes testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Lowering DHT can help shrink an enlarged prostate over time and improve urinary symptoms.

Healpecia 5 mg Tablet is the higher-strength finasteride tablet used for prostate-related treatment, not the lower-dose version used for hair loss. A doctor may choose this 5 mg strength when symptoms of BPH need long-term management and after evaluating whether the benefits outweigh the risks.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Enlarged prostate
• Trouble starting urination
• Weak urine stream
• Frequent urination from prostate enlargement

• Swallow the Healpecia 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• This is a tablet, not a chewable, dissolvable, or flavored form.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Healpecia 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of finasteride per tablet. For BPH, it is commonly taken once daily, and the usual maximum is 5 mg per day unless a doctor specifically directs otherwise. Your prescriber decides the right schedule based on your symptoms, prostate size, and overall health.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Finasteride may include:

• Decreased libido
• Erectile dysfunction
• Reduced ejaculate amount
• Trouble ejaculating
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness
• Rash

• Healpecia 5 mg Tablet is a higher-strength finasteride tablet and should be used only when a clinician has evaluated you for BPH.
• This medicine is for adult men; it is not for use in women or children.
• Pregnant people should not handle crushed or broken tablets because finasteride can be absorbed through the skin.
• Do not donate blood while taking finasteride and for a period after stopping, as advised by your clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because finasteride is processed by the liver.
• Alcohol does not have a known direct interaction with finasteride, but heavy drinking can worsen urinary symptoms.
• This tablet can affect PSA blood test results, so tell your healthcare provider you take finasteride before testing.

• Other finasteride products or dutasteride
• Hormone-related medicines prescribed for prostate issues
• PSA screening tests, which may be affected by finasteride use
• Strong liver enzyme inhibitors may alter finasteride levels, so tell your prescriber about all prescription medicines

Store Healpecia 5 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.